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Stay in San Carlos near the San Francisco Bay

Enjoy exciting Bay area attractions without the stress of metro traffic when you book an affordable room at the Country Inn & Suites, San Carlos. Situated halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, our hotel makes it easy to visit famous destinations like Fisherman’s Wharf, the Chinatown district, Alcatraz and the "Painted Ladies" near Alamo Square. We also lie a short drive from the Stanford Shopping Center, the Hiller Aviation Museum and the Museum of American Heritage.

Business travelers appreciate our proximity to Oracle’s headquarters and major banking and finance centers. For added convenience, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is just 11 miles away while San Jose International Airport (SJC) is only 23 miles away.

Art Galleries

Cantor Arts Center (11.5 miles)Located at Stanford University, the Cantor Arts Center features 130,000 square feet of gallery space and a sculpture garden. You can also choose from a variety of free guided tours.Phone: +1 (650) 723-4177

CuriOdyssey (7.3 miles)This hands-on museum features abundant interactive activities, from a Backyard Science exhibit to the gravity-defying Forces display. CuriOdyssey also provides a home for more than 100 rescued animals that could not survive in the wild. Phone: +1 (650) 342-7755

Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia (8.2 miles)You don’t have to be a PEZ collector to enjoy this quirky museum that claims to have one of every Pez dispenser ever sold—more than 1,000 pieces! Phone: +1 (650) 347-2301

Museum of American Heritage (10.6 miles)Dedicated to preserving innovations and technology from 1750 to 1950, the MOAH showcases more than 5,000 historical artifacts, including radios, washers, typewriters and adding machines. Phone: +1 (650) 321-1004